Location: South Africa » Eastern Cape » Frontier Country » King Williams TownKing Williams TownKing Williams Town between the Garne Route, Wild Coast and F King Williams Town was originally established by the London Missionary Society in 1826. King Williams Town was destroyed by the Xhosa people missionaries driven away. The Xhosa in turn were driven away by Sir Benjamin D’urban, Governor of the Cape, who proclaimed a new district naming this warm valley of the Buffalo River after Queen Adelaide and the capital as King Williams Town after the reigning British Monarch. In 1846 King Williams Town was again sacked and burned by the Xhosa. After the last frontier war with the Xhosa in 1856, King Williams Town developed into a prosperous trade centre for the regional tribes and remained a garrison until a few years into the 20th century. After Queen Victoria’s son, Prince Albert visited in 1861 the town was declared a Royal Borough. The economy of this large area is today based mainly on cattle and sheep ranching, and King Williams Town itself has a large industrial base producing textiles, soap, candles, candy, cartons and clothing.  
Accommodation in and around King Williams Town Dreamers Guest House accommodation in King Williams Town
We are halfway between Durban and Cape Town directly on the R63 and only 400m away from the N2. We are a pleasant day’s drive from the Garden Route, thus providing the perfect stopover for tourists on their way to the Southern Drakensberg or Du... More
 Amatola Mountain View Guest House accommodation in King Williams Town
The 6 bed room Guest House we operate gives you the type of service and attention you deserve. A modern face brick house in a beautiful garden. One has a view from the dining room over a sparkling pool to the beautiful Amatola Mountains in the backgr... More
 Hemingways Guest House & Conference Cent accommodation in King Williams Town
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Grosvenor Lodge accommodation in King Williams Town
Grosvenor Lodge is a traveller's warm and friendly stopover with a homely atmosphere. It offers three single rooms, eleven double rooms and one fa- mily room. Rooms have television, radio, telephone, airconditioning and tea/coffee making faciliti... More
 Bright Idea B&B accommodation in King Williams Town
It is easily accessible from all major routes. The provincial capital, Bhisho, is located a 5 minute drive away from Bright Idea B&B where the provincial government offices are located.Bright Idea, a 3 star graded non-hotel accommodation by the T... More
 Dreamers Guest House accommodation in King Williams Town
Our hobby as hosts of Dreamers Guest House, in King William’s Town, South Africa is to entertain and share experiences with tourists, thus we are delighted to have you as our guests. We often serve a meal and spend time together with our gue... More
 Twins Guesthouse accommodation in King Williams Town
Situated in a peaceful residential area of King Williams Town, Twins Guest House is an ideal base in this historic and diverse corner of the Eastern Cape. Owners Quinta and Alida will be your hosts, and will effortlessly cr... More
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